Swedish Cakes and Cookies
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26 ratings3 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sweet and yummy treats --- and all the butter your tummy and heart can hold!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Traditional and reliable recipes for all the old favourites on the Swedish 'fika' table. Reminds me of my mum and her 7 different 'small-cakes' or biscuits each Christmas for when the neighbouring ladies came for coffee - imagine the gossip and embarassment if the biscuits weren't up to scratch!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is the book that I use almost everytime I bake. All the traditional recipes are here in the same book. My favourite are chocolade muffins.
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Swedish Cakes and Cookies - Skyhorse
Yeast Breads
e9781602392625_i0007.jpgWell-risen dough makes the best bread
e9781602392625_i0008.jpgLukewarm liquid. A baking thermometer is indispensable for making sure that the liquid is not too hot. The optimal temperatures are 37 ºC (100 ºF) for fresh yeast and 45 ºC (110 ºF) for dry yeast.
e9781602392625_i0009.jpgFresh yeast or dry yeast. They complement one another. One advantage to dry yeast is that it keeps for around 9 months.There is a difference in preparation. Fresh yeast should be dissolved in liquid, while dry yeast can be mixed in with the flour.
e9781602392625_i0010.jpgMeasure large amounts of flour in a large measuring cup. Pour the flour loosely into the cup. Do not pack the flour down. In most recipes, the amount of flour is approximate. Begin by adding the minimum amount. Too much flour makes the dough hard and short.
e9781602392625_i0011.jpgKnead until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Work the dough with a heavy wooden spoon for 7-8 minutes, with a machine for around 4 minutes.The finished dough should be shiny and elastic. Sprinkle with flour and cover with a baking cloth or kitchen towel.
e9781602392625_i0012.jpgLet rise until doubled. Let the covered dough rise at room temperature in a draft-free place for around 30 minutes.That should be enough time for it to double in size.
e9781602392625_i0013.jpgKnead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Punch down the dough. Then turn it out onto a lightly floured baking board or counter top. Knead in the remaining flour with easy, rhythmic motions, until the dough is easy to handle and does not stick to your hands or to the baking board. Use as little flour as possible.
e9781602392625_i0014.jpgThe right amount of rising. Cover the shaped loaves and let them rise in a warm and draft-free place for 20—40 minutes. Keep watch. Check if the dough has risen enough by sticking a finger into it. If the indentation disappears as soon as you remove your finger, the dough is ready.
e9781602392625_i0015.jpgBrush for color and shine. Egg produces good color and shine.Whisk the egg with a few grains of salt to make it thinner. Brush lightly.
Note for the English edition.
All the yeast bread recipes in this book are made with fresh yeast. Equivalent amounts of dry yeast are given in the ingredient list. Stir the dry yeast into the first amount of flour added and proceed with the recipe as written.
Coconut Horns, page 25
e9781602392625_i0016.jpgCARDAMOM ROLLS
(basic dough) approx. 45 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225°C (425ºF)
150 g (⅔ cup) stick margarine or butter
5 dl (2 cups) milk
50 g 1¾ ounces) fresh yeast or 2 table-
spoons active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
1-1½ dl (½ cup) sugar
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
approx. 13 dl (5⅓ cups) all-purpose flour
Filling:
100-125 g (4 ounces) almond paste
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
50 g (3 tablespoons) stick margarine or
butter
Brushing and garnish:
1 egg, lightly beaten
pearl sugar
▶ Melt the margarine in a saucepan. Add the milk and heat until lukewarm, around 37ºC (100ºF). If using active dry yeast, heat to 45ºC (115ºF).
Crumble the yeast in a large bowl and add some of the milk mixture, stirring until dissolved. Add the remaining liquid, salt, sugar, cardamom and around ⅔ of the flour, mixing to combine.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. Add more flour, but reserve 1-2 dl (½-¾ cup). The dough is ready when it no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough so that it doesn’t dry out. Cover with a cloth and set in a warm, draft-free place. Let rise until doubled.
Punch down the dough and knead it in the bowl for a few minutes. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the remaining flour. The dough is ready when it no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl and hands. If the dough is cut, the exposed surface should have even pores. If there are big holes, it hasn’t been kneaded enough.
Grate the almond paste and mix with the cardamom and butter until smooth.
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a flat rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Spread the filling over the dough. Roll up and cut into even slices. Place them, cut side up, in paper baking cups or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake on the center oven rack for 8- 10 minutes.
PLAIN ROLLS approx. 60 rolls
Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection oven
225ºC (425ºF)
1 batch Cardamom Roll dough
2 dl (¾ cup) raisins (optional)
Brushing:
1 egg, lightly beaten
▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Cardamom Rolls.
Knead the raisins into the dough, if desired. Divide the dough into three equal parts. Cut into 20 pieces of equal size. Roll each piece lightly against the baking board with a cupped hand. Press hard to begin with, more gently as the ball becomes round and smooth. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg. Bake on the center oven rack for 8-10 minutes.
CINNAMON SWIRLS approx. 45 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection oven 225ºC (425ºF)
1 batch Cardamom Roll dough
Filling:
75-100 g (5-7 tablespoons) stick
margarine or butter, softened
1 dl (⅓ cup) sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Brushing and garnish:
1 egg, lightly beaten
pearl sugar
chopped almonds
▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Cardamom Rolls.
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a flat rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Combine the ingredients for the filling and spread over the dough. Roll up and cut into even slices. Place them, cut side up, in paper baking cups or on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
Bake on the center oven rack for 8-10 minutes.
Cinnamon Swirls
e9781602392625_i0017.jpge9781602392625_i0018.jpgPlain Rolls
e9781602392625_i0019.jpgCardamom Rolls
VEGA ROLLS approx. 45 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425 ºF)
1 batch Cardamom Roll dough
Filling:
75-100 g (5-7
tablespoons)
stick margarine
or butter,
softened
1 dl (⅓ cup) sugar
2 teaspoons
vanilla sugar
or 1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
Brushing:
1 egg, lightly beaten
e9781602392625_i0020.jpg▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Cardamom Rolls.
Divide the dough in three pieces of equal size. Roll each piece into a flat rectangle, around 30 × 50 cm (12 × 20 inches) on a lightly floured surface. Combine the ingredients for the filling and spread over the dough. Roll up and cut into 2-3 cm (1 inch) slices. Press each slice down in the center with the handle of a wooden spoon, so that the ends turn up. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover and let rise until doubled. Brush with beaten egg. Bake on the center oven rack for 8-10 minutes.
SNACK ROLLS 24 buns
Good, extra protein-rich and not too sweet, these rolls make the perfect between-meal snack.
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF)
25 g (2 tablespoons) stick margarine or butter
2½ dl (1 cup) milk
25 g (1 ounce) fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon
active dry yeast
½ dl (3 tablespoons) sugar
100 g (½ cup) cottage cheese
approx. 8 dl (3⅓ cups) all-purpose flour
Brushing:
1½ tablespoons milk + 2 teaspoons sugar or
1 egg, lightly beaten
▶ Melt the margarine in a saucepan. Add the milk and heat until lukewarm, around 37ºC (100ºF). If using active dry yeast, heat to 45ºC (115ºF).
Crumble the yeast in a large bowl and add some of the milk mixture, stirring until dissolved. Add the remaining liquid, salt, sugar, cottage cheese and around ⅔ of the flour, mixing to combine.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic. The dough is ready when it no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. Sprinkle a little flour over the dough so that it doesn’t dry out. Cover with a cloth and set in a warm, draft-free place. Let rise until doubled.
Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the remaining flour. Roll into balls. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
e9781602392625_i0021.jpgCover and let rise until doubled. Brush with milk mixed with sugar or beaten egg. Bake on the center oven rack for 8-10 minutes.
SWEET PRETZELS 16 pretzels
✩ This recipe won a prize in 1965. The dough needs only one risin
e9781602392625_i0022.jpg■ Oven temp: 275ºC (475ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF)
100 g (7 tablespoons) stick margarine
or butter
3 dl (1¼ cups) milk
1 dl (½ cup) sugar
50 g (1 ¾ ounces) fresh yeast or 2 table-
spoons active dry yeast
8½ dl (3½ cups) all-purpose flour
Brushing:
beaten egg (optional)
▶ Melt the margarine in a saucepan. Add the milk and heat until lukewarm, around 37ºC (100ºF). If using active dry yeast, heat to 45ºC (115ºF). Pour the milk mixture into a mixer bowl. Add the sugar and yeast, stirring until dissolved. Add half the flour, mixing at high speed. Knead in the remaining flour, working the dough until smooth and elastic. If it sticks to the sides of the bowl, let it rest a few minutes, then turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. It should be quite loose and feel alive
and warm.
Divide the dough into 16 pieces of equal size. Form each into long strips and twist into pretzels. Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for around 30 minutes
Brush with beaten egg if desired. Bake on the center oven rack for around 5 minutes.
COFFEE ROLLS approx. 20 rolls
These rolls are also called Quick Rolls because they are made with baking powder
■ Oven temp: 225ºC (425ºF), convection 200ºC (400ºF)
5 dl (2 cups) all-purpose flour
2½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
100 g (7 tablespoons) stick margarine or but-
ter
1 egg
2 dl (¾ cup) milk
Brushing and garnish:
1 egg, lightly beaten
pearl sugar
chopped almonds
▶ Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and cardamom. Cut the butter into the flour mixture. Add the egg and milk, working quickly to combine.
Spoon into paper baking cups. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar and almonds.
Bake on the center oven rack for around 10 minutes.
e9781602392625_i0023.jpgALMOND PUCKS 25 pucks
Cultured buttermilk can be used instead of sour cream, and 4 teaspoons baking powder can be used instead of hornsalt or baking ammonia.
■ Oven temp: 225ºC (425ºF), convection 200ºC (400ºF)
100 g (7 tablespoons) stick
margarine or butter,
softened
1½ dl (⅔ cup) sugar
1 egg
2 dl (¾ cup) dairy sour cream
2 teaspoons hornsalt (baking ammonia) or 4
teaspoons baking powder
5½ dl (2¼ cups) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon almond extract
e9781602392625_i0024.jpgGarnish:
pearl sugar
chopped almonds (optional)
▶ Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the remaining ingredients.
Form the dough into a roll and slice. Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Pat into lightly rectangular shapes. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds, if desired.
Bake on the center oven rack for around 10 minutes.
FILLED ROLLS (basic dough) around 20 rolls
The filling gives these rolls their name. It can be varied in many ways.
2 dl (¾ cup) half and half
25 g (1 ounce) fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon
active dry yeast
75 g (5 tablespoons) stick margarine or
butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
approx. 8 dl (3⅓ cups) all-purpose flour
▶ Heat the half and half until lukewarm 37ºC (100ºF). If using active dry yeast, heat to 45ºC (115ºF). Crumble the yeast in a little of the liquid.
Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, the dissolved yeast and the remaining liquid. Knead in the flour until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until almost doubled.
Proceed according to the following recipes.
VANILLA ROLLS 20 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF)
1 batch Filled Roll dough
Filling:
3 dl (1¼ cups) vanilla custard cream or
pudding
Brushing and garnish:
melted butter or margarine
sugar
▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Filled Rolls.
e9781602392625_i0025.jpgPrepare the filling.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Cut out rounds with a plain cookie cutter, around 9 cm (3 ¾ inches) in diameter. Top with a spoonful of filling. Pinch together into balls. Place, seam side down, on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Let rise until almost doubled.
Bake on the center oven rack for around 10 minutes.
Brush the finished rolls with melted butter and dip in sugar.
APPLE ROLLS 20 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF) 1 batch Filled Roll dough
Filling:
2 dl (1 cup) thick
applesauce
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
Brushing and
garnish:
1 egg, lightly beaten
pearl sugar
e9781602392625_i0026.jpg▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Filled Rolls.
Combine the applesauce and cinnamon.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Cut out rounds with a plain cookie cutter, around 9 cm (3¾ inches) in diameter. Top with a spoonful of filling. Pinch together into balls. Place, seam side down, on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Let rise until almost doubled.
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake on the center oven rack for around 10 minutes.
ODEN ROLLS 20 buns
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF)
1 batch Filled Roll dough
Filling:
100 g (4 ounces) almond paste
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 tablespoons stick margarine or butter
Brushing and garnish:
1 egg, lightly beaten
sliced almonds
▶ Prepare the dough according to the recipe for Filled Rolls.
Grate the almond paste and mix with the cardamom and butter.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle. Cut into squares. Top each with a spoonful of filling. Pinch together into small square packets. Place, seam side down, on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Let rise until almost doubled.
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with almonds. Bake on the center oven rack for around 10 minutes.
e9781602392625_i0027.jpgCINNAMON BRIOCHES approx. 30 rolls
■ Oven temp: 250ºC (450ºF), convection 225ºC (425ºF)
2 dl (¾ cup) milk
50 g (1¾ ounces) fresh yeast or
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
4 dl (1⅔ cups) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
150 g (⅔ cup) stick margarine or butter
5 eggs
approx. 1 liter (4 cups) all purpose flour
Filling:
125 g (½ cup) stick margarine or
butter, softened
2 dl (¾ cup) sugar
2-3 teaspoons
cinnamon
Brushing:
1 egg, lightly beaten
e9781602392625_i0028.jpg▶ Heat the milk to 37ºC (100ºF). If using active dry yeast, heat to 45ºC (115ºF). Crumble the yeast into the milk, stirring until dissolved. Add the first amount of flour and salt. Knead this basic dough
until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled.
Beat the margarine and sugar. Beat in the eggs, combining well. Add to the dough and gradually knead in the remaining flour. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Form into smooth balls. Place